Kukol was a renaissance man, Vickery was a master carpenter and machinist, Collins was a mad genius. All were fine performers.

Telegram from Janice Sauer's collection of memorabilia from the life and career of Houdini's assistant Harold James (Jim) Vickery, her grandfather. There have been disagreemants about the time of Houdini's death. This should settle all arguments.

The three assistants who are upstage of the coffin are Vickery in front, then Collins and Kukol/Williamson at the back.